Weddings Tailored To Friends And Family

Saturday, March 1, 2008

WeddingsTailored To Friends And Family (NAPSA)—Tradition has it that the “big day” belongs to the bride and groom. Yet from the bachelor party to catching the bouquet, the “Hokey Pokey” to the “Electric Slide,” it’s the happy couple’s friends and family who help make the occasion memorable. You Look Marvelous! The bride isn’t the only person at a wedding whofeels the need to look her absolute best. Friends and family feel the same way. According to a survey conducted by Kelton Research for Doubletree Hotels, more than threein five (63 percent) put extra effort into looking their very best, including buying new clothes (53 percent), changing their hair (23 percent) andlosing weight (17 percent). Food For Thought What’s the formula for a terrific wedding? How about friends and family, a big meal and plenty of celebratory drinks? One in three (33 percent) Americans most look forward to the food at weddings they’ve attended while nearly one in eight (13 percent) look forward to the open bar. Party People Wheninvited to an out-of-town wedding, nearly half (45 percent) of Americans most look forward to the opportunity to celebrate with friends or family. Meanwhile, getting away from home and workis enticing for one in five (20 percent) parents, compared to 13 per- cent of those without kids. Another aspect of the wedding that guests often look forward to is the location of the reception— and that’s one thing that the happy couple has a little more control over. For example, Doubletree Hotels and Resorts are an excellent choice for planning a weddingthat is luxurious, simple or intimately aN on “eal For many brides and grooms,it’s important that the “big day” also provide an enjoyable experience for friends and family. detailed. Whether planning for the rehearsal dinner, reception or just a comfortable and affordable place to host friends and family, Doubletree’s careful attention to detail and variety of amenities help ensure the wedding party and guests enjoy a relaxed stay. Grab The Popcorn And how do the bride and groom’s guests get themselves in the mood to celebrate? With their favorite wedding flicks, natch. With all the food, revelry and libations going around, it’s no surprise that America’s favorite wedding movie is “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (25 percent). The R-rated, edgier comedy “Wedding Crashers” comes in second at 16 percent. For help planning your next wedding or event, visit Web sites such as www.doubletree.com/wed dings. The site offers useful tips that include location information, a wedding planning checklist and help creating a personalized Web page.

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